Press Releases
COMMUNITY NOTICE: INDIGENOUS SERVICES CANADA TRUST MONEYS
OHSWEKEN, ON (Feb. 4, 2025) – We would like to inform Six Nations of the Grand River membership about trust moneys that may be held in trust for you or your family members by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). Trust moneys are all moneys collected, received or held in trust by ISC for the use and benefit of First Nations members. ISC manages individual moneys [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: OHSWEKEN PUBLIC HEALTH URGES COMMUNITY TO MONITOR SYMPTOMS AND CHECK VACCINATION STATUS DUE TO NEW CONFIRMED MEASLES CASES
OHSWEKEN, ON January 29, 2025 – Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is investigating an additional confirmed case of measles in the community. The newly confirmed case is a child resident of Haldimand-Norfolk, who is currently recovering at home. There are currently 12 confirmed cases of measles in the Grand Erie region (which includes Haldimand County, Norfolk County, Brantford, and Brant County). GEPH is currently [...]
COMMUNITY STATEMENT: FIRE AT A LOCAL BUSINESS
OHSWEKEN, ON (January 28, 2025) – Six Nations Fire & Emergency Services responded promptly to reports of activated alarms at 3500 Fourth Line and encountered significant fire conditions upon arrival. Thanks to their efforts and support from Haldimand County Fire Services, the fire was successfully extinguished, with no injuries reported. The Ontario Fire Marshal's office has been engaged to conduct a thorough investigation into [...]
JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE TEAM SECURES APPROVAL FOR INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION PAYMENTS 2024/25
OHSWEKEN, ON – The Jordan's Principle Team has received approval for the Six Nations Service Coordination funds for the 2024/25 year. This means we can resume payments for individually approved Jordan's Principle services. We empathize with our community members who faced challenges over the past few weeks while we were unable to fulfill payments for these approved services. This delay was beyond our control [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: WATERMAIN BREAK REPAIRS ON CHIEFSWOOD ROAD & 5TH LINE
COMMUNITY NOTICE: WATERMAIN BREAK REPAIRS ON CHIEFSWOOD ROAD & 5TH LINE OHSWEKEN, ON (Jan. 22, 2025) – The Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) Water Department has reported two watermain breaks that require immediate repair. As a result, there will be no water service on Chiefswood Road between 5th and 6th Line and on 5th Line from Chiefswood Road and 1983 5th Line [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE TEAM DIRECTED TO CEASE FULFILLMENT OF INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS
January 10, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – The Jordan’s Principle team at Six Nations has been directed by Indigenous Services Canada “that Nations and organizations only make payments for individual requests with funds from an approved group application for Service Access Resolution Funds (SARF). If your Nation or organization’s group application for SARF has not yet been approved, we ask that you do not make [...]
2024 SNGR Audit Now Available
The 2024 SNGR Audit is now available, the audit is for the year ended March 31, 2024 Download the 2024 SNGR Audit
COMMUNITY ADVISORY: PRIVATE CHILD CARE OPERATOR GIVES CLOSURE
OHSWEKEN, ON (November 14, 2024) – Six Nations of the Grand River learns that Little Treasures Daycare will be closing its doors on Friday, November 15, 2024. The decision to close this private daycare impacts numerous families who depend on Little Treasures Daycare for quality childcare. Six Nations of the Grand River is aware of the challenges that a sudden loss of daycare will [...]
CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP AT SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER CEO POSITION
OHSWEKEN, ON (Nov. 14, 2024) – Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) announces a temporary transition in its executive leadership. Recently, Nathan Wright concluded his work with Six Nations of the Grand River as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO). We extend our deepest gratitude and thanks to Mr. Wright for his dedication, leadership, and commitment during his tenure, guiding SNGR with professionalism. In [...]
